On a need-to-know basis Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TOPSECRET On a need-to-know basis (9) New York Times Apr 15, 2021
43% ONA ___ need-to-know basis (3)
4% BASIS On a need-to-know ___ (5)
4% NEED ___-to-know basis (4)
3% FAR "As ___ as I know" (3)
3% NAUGHTY Santa needs to know if you've been ____ or nice (7) The Times Specialist Sunday Dec 28, 2025
3% GEMS Hidden ___ (if-you-know-you-know spots) (4) The Atlantic Dec 28, 2025
3% ITSNOSECRET "Everybody knows!" (11) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 27, 2025
3% DARNTOOTIN "You know it!" (10) The Atlantic Dec 21, 2025
3% LET "Just ___ me know!" (3) USA Today Dec 20, 2025

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